‘We stayed in a 500-year-old palazzo for €100’: readers’ favourite historic places to stay in Europe
Travel back in time at a folly in Scotland, a parador in Spain and a German castle
Chatsworth estate in Derbyshire opens a new family-friendly hotel
With affordable rooms, the Hide hotel makes a great base to explore one of England’s most famous stately homes, as well as the glorious Peak District national park
Calabria comes alive with song and dance: how a new generation is revitalising southern Italy’s quiet villages
The small communes of Lago and Conflenti are putting themselves back on the map with a series of community-run music and food festivals
‘The Irish landscape whispers tales of the past’: a trip beyond the blarney in far-flung Donegal
Our writer explores the cliffs, beaches and villages of the Gaeltacht area of Donegal and sees the landscape afresh through the Irish language
Where tourists seldom tread, part 19: three UK towns with industrial legacies
We explore the Roman, Tudor and Indian delights of Leicester, the textile and religious heritage of Paisley, and the radical history of Nelson, the only town named after a pub
Black, Brummie and proud: a walking tour of the real Handsworth
The Birmingham neighbourhood is hugely significant in the Black British story – a history seemingly unknown to Tory MP Robert Jenrick – as revealed on a guided walk that remembers Nelson Mandela and Benjamin Zephaniah
Like a place in one of his fairytales: exploring Hans Christian Andersen’s homeland in Denmark
With turreted castles, quirky museums and offbeat art, the island of Fyn where the author grew up is a place of myth, magic and adventure
‘Like it had been put on Earth specially for me’: readers’ favourite European city breaks
From the later summer glow of Marseille to polar nights in Tromsø, our tipsters choose their favourite cities
‘I stayed in a manor fit for a Baltic baron’: exploring Latvia’s pristine coast and forests
West of Riga lies a wonderland of empty beaches, ancient castles and charming mansions for the price of a B&B
Fresh perspectives: the best outdoor art trails in the UK this autumn
Free walking routes connect sculptures, murals, soundscapes and more in locations across the country – from butterflies in Brontë country to ceramics in Stoke
The art of the city: a walking tour of Edinburgh’s best landscape sculptures
Start with Andy Goldsworthy’s earthy installations at the Royal Scottish Academy, then head outdoors to discover more of his work, alongside pieces by Barbara Hepworth, Antony Gormley and Charles Jencks
Where tourists seldom tread, part 18: three seaside towns that defy the tides of fashion
Ayr, Bangor and Millom routinely bring up the rear in coastal town polls, but they offer a calmer alternative to the brash traditional seaside resorts
Explore Portugal’s historic hilltop hamlets in a free electric hire car
A project offering free car rental is revitalising the medieval villages north-east of Lisbon by finally making them easily accessible to visitors
‘Women are the guardians of our culture’: why Kihnu is Estonia’s island of true equality
They wear traditional dress, play ancient melodies on violins and accordions, but the women of this island outpost ensure that it is more than just a living museum
‘Dawn paints the statues gold’: readers’ favourite places in Turkey
Travellers share their holiday finds, from ancient ruins to thermal pools, blissful waterside restaurants – and taxi driver diners